rethink
verb
re·think
(ˌ)rē-ˈthiŋk 
rethought
(ˌ)rē-ˈthȯt
; rethinking
; rethinking
: to think about again : reconsider
: to engage in reconsideration
rethinker
noun
Examples of rethink in a Sentence
You had better rethink your decision.
The government is rethinking its policy.
He took a moment to rethink.
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Chris Wysopal, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
FanSided's Zachary Rotman thinks an early exit could lead to the Phillies rethinking who is managing the team.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Sep. 2025
Now by Vision Expo, the trend showcase and award program celebrating innovation in eyewear, launched its first Now Design Competition, a challenge to rethink what eyewear could be.
—Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2025
Conferences are also rethinking how to carve up television money.
—Luke Fountain, CNBC, 17 Sep. 2025
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“Rethink.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rethink. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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